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Eldon Plantroom Relocation

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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26 Jan 2026 at 10:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation, involved the relocation of a plantroom within the Eldon Building. This was categorised under construction consultancy services, with the relevant CPV code 71530000, signifying a focus on multidisciplinary services such as architecture, MEP, and structural engineering. The procurement method used was limited, as it was awarded without prior publication, aligning with the NHS SBS framework under the category SBS10190. The contract was awarded to Ridge and Partners LLP for a total value of £57,121.55, with the contract signed on 1st September 2025. The procurement process has reached the completion stage, with the final status marked as 'complete'. The services were to be delivered within the UK region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction consultancy services, particularly those that offer comprehensive multidisciplinary services. Eligible businesses could benefit from involvement in NHS SBS framework agreements as pathways to similar contracts. Companies with substantial expertise in architecture, MEP, project management, and structural engineering, along with healthcare-related construction consultancy, may find similar tenders advantageous for expanding their operations and securing further public sector contracts. Ridge and Partners LLP, as a large-scale supplier, has successfully leveraged this opportunity, highlighting potential growth prospects for firms of similar capacity and capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Eldon Plantroom Relocation

Notice Description

Multidisciplinary Services for relocation of plantroom in Eldon Building

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier has been appointed under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning,Construction Consultancy, and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement under Lot7 Multidisciplinary Services to provide the following Services: * Architecture * MEP * Structure & Civil Engineering * Project Management * Quantity Surveying / Contract Administration * CDE requirements * CDM Principal Designer * Building Regulations Principal Designer

Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded under the NHS SBS framework SBS10190. The procurement falls outside of the scope of application of the regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060e1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006504-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,121 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

Further Information

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